Key Dates

16 May 2007
Receipt of Abstracts
Before 7 June 2007
Standard Registration
After 7 June 2007
Late Registration
25 May 2007
Accommodation
Social Program

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in attending the Secure Trade in the APEC Region (STAR V) Conference and would like further information, please register your interest on-line. Please proceed by clicking the Register your interest button.

Organised by:

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Supported by:

Australian Customs Service

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Department of Transport and Regional Services

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Registration

Participation is open to all persons interested in the areas of security of identity and security of the supply chain. Those who wish to attend the Conference should fill in the Registration Form and return it to the Conference Managers. Each registrant must fill in a separate form. A clean photocopy of the form will be be accepted and additional forms can be obtained from the Conference Managers.

Registration Fee (per delegate)

Standard Registration	Late Registration
Before 7 June 2007	After 7 June 2007
A$1,195.00	A$1,395.00

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Entitlements

The registration fee entitles delegates to the following:

• All Sessions
• All official documentation including program booklet, abstracts and list of participants
• Gala Dinner
• Morning and Afternoon teas
• Lunches
• Satchel

Payment of Fees

NOTE: Registrations will not be processed or confirmed until payment in full is received.
Payment may be made by cheque or credit card. MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club are accepted at the Conference. Please note all transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as payment to Conference by THPL. Cheques should be made payable to Secure Trade in the APEC Region (STAR V) Conference 2007. Your name and full address should be typed or printed clearly on the back of the cheque. Cheque payments from overseas must be a bank cheque in Australian Dollars drawn on an Australian Bank. No other currency will be accepted. Payments by direct transfer will not be accepted.

Acknowledgements

Your registration and payment will be acknowledged in writing with confirmation of your requirements according to your registration form. Your registration will not be processed or confirmed if payment does not accompany your form. This confirmation letter can be used for VISA application purposes. Further information regarding visa applications can be found on the Conference website at www.apec2007star.org
Your letter of acknowledgment will include any further advice necessary prior to your arrival at the conference.

Entrance to the Conference

Each member of the conference will receive a name badge on registration. The badge will be your official pass and must be worn to obtain entry to all sessions and to the Conference Gala Dinner.

Registration and Information Desk

The Registration Desk will be located in the Grand Foyer and will be operating as follows:
27 June 2007 0700 - 1800
28 June 2008 0700 - 1800

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that, at the time you register for the Conference and book your travel, you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference or through cancellation of the Conference, loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within Australia, failure to utilise tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses (including sickness and accident cover), loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Conference Managers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.

Private Touring/hospitality Arrangements

Should you have any specialised group requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services other than those organised for the official program, please contact the Conference Managers who will be pleased to assist with arrangements.

Private Functions

It is requested that you advise the Conference Managers of any private /corporate functions that might be planned outside of the official program. The Conference Managers would be pleased to assist with arrangements for any of these events.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Registration Fees
Before 7 June 2007 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid.
After 7 June 2007 there will be no refund.
Accommodation
Deposit is non-refundable at 25 May 2007.
Conference Gala Dinner / BridgeClimb
Deposit is non-refundable at 25 May 2007.

 

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